RE: News28 Sep 2021 10:54
As ever with interim and final results, they are simply a delayed snap shot of where the company was between 3-6 months back. Fundamentals moving forward are simply mouth watering, even after gas settles back below 100p/therm, which inevitably it will. As for hedging, I'm with you on this and fail to fully understand the strategy rationale currently, however the oil and gas industry is a volatile game and I think the 20% hedge is seen as an insurance policy and is prudent governance.
What investors need to consider here is at what price will cash overtake the current market cap? Possibility is late 2022 or certainly 2023. This cash generation will require a significant rerate of the business valuation to circa £1bn minimum next year providing the wider markets don't collapse. This kind of capital will make SQZ a king pin of the North Sea and likely to lead to further significant acquisitions as and when the macro situation allows. This business strategy and execution has been and will continue to see significant shareholder returns.